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A watershed is an area of land where all the surface water eventually flows to one stream, river, or lake.

 

 

Pennsylvania has six major watersheds: Lake Erie, Genesee River, Delaware River, Ohio River, Susquehanna River and the Potomac River.

 

Which of the following are functions of watersheds?

(Check all that apply)

Watersheds provide habitat for flora and fauna.
Watersheds collect water from rainfall
Place to toss unwanted trash
Watersheds release water as runoff
Watersheds store water of various amounts and for different times
Watersheds prevent water from collecting after a rainfall

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PA DEP: Pennsylvania's Watersheds

Watersheds: Functions and Management

Understanding Watersheds

Chesapeake Bay Program: Watersheds

 

Pennsylvania Environment and Ecology Standard

Role of Watersheds (4.1)

 

Activities:

PA DEP: What Watershed Do You Live In?

Surf Your Watershed

Watershed Project

The Watershed Game